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02-02-1943 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERlfJONT REGULAR MI1WTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT TIll CITY HALL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1943, 7:30 P.M. The maeting was called to order by president Geo. r:l. Nagel, other Councilmen present boing R.M.Castner, C.W. Gaines, F. H. Higby, and F. R. Roe. Mayor H.C.Brown, Marshal C.E.Sullins, City Attorney Irving F. Morse, Street & Water 'Supt. H.M.Cole, and City Clerk R.F.House were also present. ~~ -~ Minutes of the meeting Jan 12th were read and approved. COlillcilman Gmnes of the Street Committee reported that ~oy Baker had figured the cost of fixing Juanita steeet between Lake Ave. and Fifth Street as shown on sketch would amount ~to $700.00. The Council agreed it was best not to fix the street now, and Councilman Gaines agreed to see Mr. Bat ley about a driveway into his garage on Juanita St. After some discussion of broken and uneven sidewalks, the Street Comrnittee agreed to inspect and list sidewalks needing repairS", so that notices could be sent to the oV'mers of the property. There was discussion about moving the City Garage to a more central location, and the Water Committee was authorized to look into available sites and determine the place to put it. Mr. Roe reported meeting with the Recreation Club and explaining the misunderstanding over the use of the Community Building. He then made a motion that the Recreation Club be allowed the use of the building Tuesday and Thursday nights of each week, except in case of some emergency. The mot~V)n was seconded by Mr. Gaines, and when put to a vote, the motion carried. 1hyor Brown read his report. There were 7 cases in Mayor's Court, with fines amo:J_!1ting to 128.00 assessed. He called particular attention to dogs disturbing people who have to walk places, particularly after dark. He also stressed the need for every able-bodied person to be doing some useful work. Report of Marshal Sullins was read. Fire Chief Achord reported two fire calls, and engine checked each week and found O.K. Mr. Roe made a !:lotion that Mr. Higby have stairway built down to the furnace room. The J.'otion was seconded by Mr. Gffines, and when put to a vote, the motion carried. Mr. Higby was authorized to make arrangements with the fire Chief for proper drying and storing fire hmse not on the truck. Stree t Supt. Cole reported 1 bbl of tar and 2 bbls of cut-back asphalt left for use in making street repairs. , ThBre was some discussion of the price of unsold lots in the Cemetery, and the following prices \"TBe set: ~ ~ lots 4 to 27 incl. in Blcks A,B,E ,F and all lots in blocks C & D - - - - - - - - - $100.00 lots 1,2,3,28,29,30 in blocks A,B,E,F, and lots 16 to 25 incl. in Blocks G,H,K,L, and lots 16 & 17 in blocks J & L - - - - - 75.00 lots 10 to 15 incl. and 26 to 31 incl in Blocks G,H,K,L; and lots 10 to 15 incl. and 18 to 23 incl. in blocks I & J - - - - All other lots in Blocks tj~, G,H,I,J,K,L, and 2 & 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - 50.00 25.00 All lots in M,N,O, single grave lots 5.00 CITY OF CLEJU:IONT page 2. MlNUrES OF MEETING 2-2-43 Mr. Castner reported the cost of a Police phone booth would be about ~~80.00. Mr. Roe made a motion that the booth be built. The motion was seconded by I\Ir. Higby, and when put to a vote, the motion carried. Mr. Gaines asked to be excused while he went 00 see about one of his truck which was broken down. ~ ~ The Clerk read a letter from Tax Assessor Nash in reference to the 1942 homestead exemption of B. Bornstein. Mr. Roe made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Higby and carried, that the matter be tabled. Hr. Roe made a motion that passenger cars be permitted to park diagonally on 1Iontrose Streetoutside of ,truck-loading zones for the duration of the War. The motion was seconded by Mr. Castner, and when put to a vote, the motion carried. After discussion of delinquent water accounts, Mr. Roe made a motion that"all water users be turned off on the 25th of each month following sending o~ the bills on the 1st, the only exception being where sufficient deposit has been made on meter or otherwise to guarantee payment 00 the City. In cases of old bills, charge off those who have died or moved avvay, and place t1lom in a delinquent water book; rr!ake those who still live here and are active water users, pay at least 10% of this old account until liquidated, or turn the water off. In cases where the City is required to turn the water off, charge ~$1.00 additional before the water will be turned on again. M~ the Ci:-y Clerk absolutely responsible in case any of this is not carried out." The motion was seconded by Mr. Higby, and when put to a vote, the motion carried. -~ -~ CITY OF CLERMONT page~ Minutes of meeting 2-2-43 cont'd !VIr. Higby made a motion that Mr. Sam Tulk be paid ~~4.00 in addition to ~1.00 already advanced him by Marshal Sullins, for his assistance in fingerprint work recently. The motion was seconded by Mr. castnor, and when put to a vote the motion carried. .~ ~ On motion of r,1r. Gaines, seconded by Mr. Castner, and carried, the following bills were approved and ordored paid when money is available: 2034. H.M.Cole 24.13 5. J.E.Hardin 16.23 6. S.C.Houston 18.55 7. R.J.Johnson 15.89 8. R.F.Anderson 119.22 9. H.M.Cole 24.35 2040. J.E.Hardin 16.56 1. S.C.Houston 15.23 2. R.J.Jo~~son 15.23 3. G. L. Suggs 43.50 4. H.M.Cole 24.35 5. J.E.Hardin 17~89 6.S.C.Houston 16.89 W. R.J.Johnson 15.56 8. G.L.Suggs 42.00 9. H.M.Cole 24.35 2050. J.E.Hardin 20.74 1. S.C.Houston 16.56 2. R.J.Johnson 16.56 3. R.F.House 135.60 4. C.E.Sullins 89.73. 5. Irving F. r;orse 25.00 6. J.P.Achord 25.00 7. Rose M. Sharpe 10.00 8. Rufus Jones 77.75 9. Cash-petty 6.99< aD500 J.C.Stone 1.00 2061. J.B.Fullwood 4.00 2. J.~.Hinson 4.00 ~. Achord's Garage 23.50 4. O.K.lce Co 2.50 5. Clermont Hardware 5.98 6. Irvin Schopmeyer 31.92 7. Stokes & Fields 80.00 8. Fla Public Serv.232.71 9. Fla Telephone Co 19.77 2070. Davis Offi~e Sup. 3.00 1. J.D.Allen 24.00 2. Orange State Oil Co 3.78 There being no further business, the Council ad.iourned to meet at tho call of the president. 0l7~ City Clerk - ~ -.. CITY OF CLERMONT FECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS Fa JANUARY, 1942. RECgIPTS Cash on hand & in Benk 12-31-42 ~ ~ ~ater Accounts Collected Water meter deposits rIa ter servic e connections Licensee Fines & Forfeits Ceme tery Lots Sanitary Privies Mis cellaneous General Ledger Accounts Taxes & Paving DISBURSEMENTS ADMINIS'l'RATIVE & GENERAL Salaries & Help Office Expense & supplies Fuel & Light Building Repairs Printing Civilian Defense Miscellaneous General Ledger Accounts STREET DEPT. Salarie s & Labor Street Lights Truck Expense Materials & Misc FIRE DEPT. Salaries & fire Calls POLICE DEPT. Salaries & Extra Police Feeding Prisoners Miscellaneous PARKS DEPT. Salaries, labor & Misc. Tennis Courts,lights(final) SANITATION Garbage disposal WATER DEPT. Salaries & Labor Pumping Expense Truck Expense Pipe & Fittings Meter Deposit Refunds Miscellaneous $11,740.'79 1,240.80 40.00 6.00 5.25 '70.00 85.00 2.00 '7.2'7 300.38 1,102.96 g,Bs9yee 2,859.66 14,600.45 165.00 44.35 17.88 11.62 13.15 4.22 506.60 5'76.45 1,339.27 149.05 114.38 35.52 5.50 304.45 25.00 189.11 3.71 3'7.04 229.86 1'7.96 2.25 20.21 94.30 50.80 94.29 7.62 4.15 117.70 2.3'7 2'76.84 2,289.93 15.'76 2,2'74.1'7 12,326.28 less Victory tax witheld ACCOUNTED FOR AS FOI,LO'NS: ~ .., City Bank " " " " " Clerk-cash Acct-Genereal Fund II Interest & Sinking Fund II Delinquent Tax Note Fund II Refunding Expense Fund 86.20 II 2,3,3~,4 mill levies II J'/Ieter Deposit l<'und 20.00 517.05 8,919.12 79.80 e!7a..e* 2,249.96 454.15 12,326.28 R. F. House, City Clerk